Witty Youngman
Witty Youngman has been performing since 2012. They are a descendant of King Island Inupiat and an enrolled member of the Fort Peck Sioux tribe. They grew up on and outside the Gila River Indian Reservation (Phoenix, Arizona).
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Fourth born of ten rascal kids, Witty is the only artist/performer in their generation.
Witty (she/they) is a two-spirit musician based in Anchorage, Alaska. They use their voice to speak on indigenous issues, participating in events and celebrating indigeneity around Alaska throughout the year. They use music to approach topics with a beautiful auditory experience matched with thoughtful and poetic lyrics.
We’re here to please.
Art is what you make it. You are only as good as the time and energy you put into it, and you will never be as young or as capable as you are today. Keep learning, keep growing, and you will be better than you were yesterday!
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Influenced by old soul and blues, Witty’s vocals are deep yet ethereal. You have to experience it to believe it.
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Witty has been learning guitar since she was 14. Fingerpicking is her style, but has been studying jazz, blues, reggae, and even punk.
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Witty also works as an artist, working in watercolor and calligraphy. Her Inkwork is personal and unique and is gifted to many friends and family for birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries.
